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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,986.72, 2,741.82 and 1,102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,986.72, 2,741.82 and 1,102.60 is: 1,521.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,986.72 : 2,741.82 = 1,102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,986.72/2,741.82 = 1,102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,986.72x = 2,741.82 × 1,102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,986.72x = 3,023,130.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,130.73/1,986.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.67

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